Parental resilience and child quality of life following paediatric hospitalisation: a prospective cohort study

Parental resilience is a significant predictor of children's QoL following hospital discharge, with a unidirectional relationship where parental resilience influences subsequent child outcomes. This association persisted after controlling for demographic and clinical factors, suggesting the potential importance of psychological support for parents during their child's hospitalisation regardless of care setting. Longitudinal studies with longer follow-up periods are needed to validate these findings and assess their clinical significance.